Qantas Freight announced this week that it will no longer accept lithium metal batteries for carriage on passenger aircraft. In a statement head of global sales Nick McGlynn said effective immediately Qantas Freight and appointed handling agents will no longer accept UN3090 Packing Instruction 968-1A, 1B and Section 2 lithium metal batteries for carriage on any […]
The Productivity Commission is required under its Act to report annually on industry assistance and its effects on the economy. Trade & Assistance Review 2012-13 contains the Commission’s latest quantitative estimates of Australian Government assistance to industry. Key points • Government assistance to industry is provided through an array of measures including tariffs, budgetary outlays, […]
Are you eligible for a refund of tariff or import duty paid on goods imported to Australia in the past four years? This helpful fact sheet provides guidance for importers on the circumstances in which customs duty charges may be reduced or refunded completely.
Air cargo growth accelerated in May, with 4.7 percent growth compared to a year ago, according to data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This is up from the 3.8 percent year-over-year growth recorded in April. Cargo volumes, measured by freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), were up across all regions. The acceleration of growth reflects […]
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